Why did Ahab in Moby Dick put on an ivory leg?

Asked by ghada on 28 Apr 16:51

Last updated by Jill W on 18 May 18:23

Answered by Jill W on 18 May 18:22

The ivory of a Sperm-Whale's jaw was all that was available when Ahab damaged his leg by getting it stuck in a hole on the deck of the Pequod.

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